A symbiotic relationship between CPAs and financial advisors can prove beneficial for your clients - as well as both businesses. Building this kind of relationship can provide balance that would otherwise be missing.

Case Study: The Real Tax System

John and Jane are married and will be filing jointly. They are both over 65 years old. They have $50,000 in combined Social Security assets, $15,000 of net long-term capital gains, and $25,000 in IRA distributions.

Retirement taxes are not for sissies

"Taxes are a critical piece in retirement planning, yet most financial advisers avoid discussing the topic for several reasons," writes Joe Elsasser, founder of Covisum, a training and software company that helps advisers create retirement income plans through smart Social Security claiming

Frank Oliver, III, is president and founder of Oliver Financial Group. Frank is a recognized national speaker on retirement planning and financial literacy. He draws upon his expertise in retirement, proactive tax planning, maximizing Social Security, and family wealth transfer to effectively guide families to make sound financial decisions.